1. The Development Opportunities Interagency Team
TCNJ Wind Energy Symposium
July 23, 2009

2. “Our species needs and deserves a citizenry with minds wide awake and with a basic understanding of how the world works.”
-Carl Sagan

3. What is the DOIT? Designed to assist local officials and developers
Comprehensive interagency approach to focus development in the “right places”
Planning Areas 1 & 2 and Designated Centers as defined in the SDRP (e.g. Smart Growth areas)
These areas are typically urban areas and older suburbs with existing infrastructure

4. History & Background
Since 2003 many prospective redevelopment projects came to OSG randomly and unpredictably
Individual state agencies were invited to participate based on unique project requirements
Need to create & convene a formal interagency team was recognized in 2004

5. Assistance Provided Financing Permitting Design consultation
Monthly meetings
Networking and follow-up

6. State Agency Participation
Board of Public Utilities
Environmental Protection
Transportation
Economic Development Authority
Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency
NJ Environmental Infrastructure Trust
NJ Redevelopment Authority
NJ Transit
Office of Economic Growth
Community Affairs
Council on Affordable Housing

7. Results 52 Redevelopment Projects
From Riverside and Burlington City to Newark and Phillipsburg
Range from $33 to $500 million
Total value: approx. $4.9 billion

8. Conclusions
Other states including Maryland, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts have an interest in this intergovernmental model
Highly motivated and focused professionals from our partner state agencies continue to provide an extraordinary commitment to the team
Monthly meetings are booked through 2009 with the goal of doubling projects in 2010 under improving economic conditions

9. “I have been impressed with the urgency of doing
“I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.”
- Leonardo daVinci

10. Contact Information
Thank You!
Dr. Jim Requa
Office of Smart Growth
NJ Department of Community Affairs